Substitute Teacher, Refugee Youth Summer Academy

The Substitute Teacher plays an important role in the Refugee Youth Summer Academy. The Substitute Teacher may be called upon to work with any class level throughout the program (K-1^st, 2^nd-3^rd, 4^th-5^th, 6^th-8^th, 9^th-10^th, or 11^th-12^th grades) providing support and continuity for their class throughout the day, in the event of the absence of a RYSA Academic Lead Teacher or Classroom Culture Lead Teacher. Depending on the absence s/he is filling, the Substitute Teacher will deliver RYSA curricula and lesson plans which have been written by the RYSA Academic Lead Teachers while providing additional sheltered instruction support for English Language Learners (ELLs) or focus on supporting classroom and behavior management in-class and during transitions in alignment with program guidelines. The Substitute Teacher is responsible for submitting a report each day of assignment to the Dean of Instruction.

Major Responsibilities:

• Participate in a June Teachers’ Meet & Greet on June 25 in the evening, pre-program All Staff trainings
• Be available to substitute teach on short notice throughout the entirety of the Program
• With input from IRC Staff and the Academic Lead Teacher, assist in the implementation of a 6 week curriculum through classroom instruction
• Provide classroom and behavior management during substitute assignments
• Assist in support of volunteer Peer Mentors and support youth participants in the classroom
• Follow classroom protocols
• Supervise students in cafeteria during substitute assignments, as requested
• Complete all required report communication on time. Comply with all agency policies and protocols

• Bachelor’s in education or related field required; Candidate for Master’s degree preferred
• 2 years of experience working with children or youth, specifically in the context of a classroom, educational, and/or social-emotional program, is highly desirable
• Experience teaching English Language Learners is required
• Experience working in New York City public schools is highly desirable
• Strong classroom management skills and prior professional exposure to teaching and social emotional learning highly desirable
• Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations desirable
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Highly organized, dependable, responsive, and collaborative work style
• Second language proficiency language proficiency in relevant language desirable (including French, Spanish, Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Arabic, Mandingo, Bambara, Wolof, Fulani, Tibetan, Russian, Urdu, Bengali, Haitian Creole, Burmese and Nepali)
• Strength in cultural competency

Position term: June 30 – August 14, 2020

Hours: Training: June 30 & July 1, 2: Up to 24 hours of training, 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Main Program: July 6 – August 14: Hours will vary during Monday-Friday, 8AM – 4PM

Working Environment: RYSA takes place in a centrally located public school (TBD) in New York City.